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Do you wash new clothes/bedding before use?

Wash stuff before use?

  • Yes

    Votes: 228 69.5%

  • No

    Votes: 88 26.8%

  • Never heard of it

    Votes: 12 3.7%
  • Total voters
    328
kortvarsel

kortvarsel

Avenger
Dec 11, 2017
515
So we bought a new sheet for the bed the other day and now when we were going to bed my s/o asked me if I had washed it before I put it on the bed. I told her, naturally, that we just bought it. She asked me if I was insane and if I wash things before use. I've never heard of this before. I countered by asking her if she washes newly bought clothes before using them, to which she asked me if I was being serious. Because apparently that's something that everyone does? I told her that if we ask my friends 100% will tell her that she is crazy, but I thought I'd start with resetera. I feel like I'm Nick from New Girl with the whole towel situation. So, here's a poll.
 
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kortvarsel

kortvarsel

Avenger
Dec 11, 2017
515
I mean, I get the idea, but I have never ever been told to do it or even reflected on it. I was happy in my bubble. Now I have to think about what people have done to my new stuff before I bought it.

I'm turning 30 in four days.
 
Volimar

Volimar

volunteer forum janitor
Member
Oct 25, 2017
38,515
I usually do, especially if it's dark so there's less risk of staining.
 

seki

Member
Oct 30, 2017
111
You absolutely should. Many retail sold fabrics are processed and sprayed with chemicals like formaldehyde for a variety of reasons, such as pest control, presentation, and preservation during transport.

Seriously. Unless it's an emergency like you shit your pants in public, wash stuff before you wear it/use it.
 
Chopchop

Chopchop

Member
Oct 25, 2017
14,171
Yup. You don't know where it's been or who has touched it before you got it. The creation process might have left residues and stuff on it too.
 
super-famicom

super-famicom

Avenger
Oct 26, 2017
25,209
Do you know how many dirty, sweaty people tried on the clothes you bought?And you know there's gotta be some sick fuck who rubbed that shirt you're wearing all over his balls.
 
LonestarZues

LonestarZues

Member
Oct 27, 2017
16,084
My mom told me at a young age to wash clothing before use after buying them, but I honestly never did and then Covid happened so I wash everything now lol.
 
Valkerion

Valkerion

Member
Oct 29, 2017
7,245
Of course, the factory/chemical treatment smell is just too off putting. Not to mention the ones without much packaging, wash yo fabrics bro.
 
nsilvias

nsilvias

Member
Oct 25, 2017
23,790
bedding, not really
jeans yes, i dont want my legs to be dyed blue
dress clothes, no since i usually buy these the day before i need them.
 
DiipuSurotu

DiipuSurotu

Banned
Oct 25, 2017
53,148
There is no such thing as "new" clothes. This stuff is covered with chemicals, bacteria, insect shit, you name it. Not to mention other people's sweat and dead skin if you bought it in a store where hundreds of people have tried it before you. Just because you don't see it doesn't mean it's clean.
 
KingK

KingK

Member
Oct 27, 2017
4,856
I was in the exact same spot as you when my gf and I moved in together, OP lol. I had never done this before and she thought I was crazy.
 
Axis

Axis

Member
Dec 9, 2017
186
Of course.

As others have said, clothing and bedding have all kinds of chemicals on them so they should be washed before first use.
 
Vilam

Vilam

Member
Oct 27, 2017
5,055
No. It's new. It's fine.

Like... I get why someone might choose to do so, but I don't feel compelled to at all.
 
Kangi

Kangi

Profile Styler
Member
Oct 25, 2017
3,949
The things people will act incredulous about

like surely the concept's occurred to you? Have you never thought "oh this shirt I got off the rack at Kohl's or whatever... all sorts of people have been touching it, trying it on. Should I wash it? Would it be expected of people to wash it before using it?" Has none of that entered your mind long enough to make you not think your wife's crazy for floating the same concept?
 
J_ToSaveTheDay

J_ToSaveTheDay

Avenger
Oct 25, 2017
18,830
USA
The single exception I make is socks, if they come packaged in a sealed bag.

Otherwise, yeah, I ain't putting that shit on until it's washed.

shira said:
How is it 🆕 ?

Unless you literally weaved your own fabric it's been sitting in warehouses, stores, ships for months.
Click to expand...
Click to shrink...

This, plus potentially tried on by others.
 
BasilZero

BasilZero

Member
Oct 25, 2017
36,346
Omni
Always clean new clothes or bedding material.


You never know who touched it or w/e - best to be safe than sorry.
 
Jovo

Jovo

Member
Oct 25, 2017
864
Have you ever been to the factories where these items are made? The stuff is not clean when you buy it.
 
Kindekuma

Kindekuma

Avenger
Oct 25, 2017
4,732
Yes to all above. Especially bedding, that gross ass plastic smell if it comes in the zipper plastic packaging is revolting.
 
PeakPointMatrix

PeakPointMatrix

Member
Oct 25, 2017
19,104
Absolutely. There's a "factory funk" all fabric shit has you most likely want out. Never mind all the greasy hands it had passed through. Do you not wash new plates you buy?

anyway, apologize to your gf lol
 
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